The German mind, may it live! Almost invisible as a mind, it finally manifests itself assertively as a conviction.

A wise man can and should stand above his times, not so the poet, but he should be their apex.

If only it were God's will that printed and written materials have as much influence on the people as the princes and their censors fear! Considering the countless good books we have, the world would have changed for the better a long time ago.

Woman is the crown of all creation, but Man is the head who wears it, and even the servant is master in his house.

Right and proof are two crutches for everything bent and crooked that limps along.

When receiving an order, many servants repeat their "yes" numerous times, especially the lazy ones.

Our poetry emulates the recent progress in military strategy: Our army's strength is the foot soldiers.